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What if you could train smarter, race stronger, and still have energy for your family, career, and dreams while staying injury free? This show is for working parents, busy triathletes, marathoners, and endurance athletes who are chasing big goals and want to push past their limits and inspire others by how they show up in sport and life. Whether you're a first-timer, a comeback athlete, or someone who’s been stuck in burnout or injury, you belong here. No matter your age, past injuries, time off, or current limitations, this podcast will help you go farther than you thought possible. Inside every episode, you’ll get: - Proven strategies from the Smart Training Method™ covering training, nutrition, injury prevention/body maintenance, mindset, and race prep - Inspiring interviews with everyday athletes and elite performers - High-impact lessons from experts in endurance, mental fitness, and performance - Raw stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation in the world of triathlon and running I’m Shangrila Rendon , 2x Guinness World Record holder, 48-time Ironman distance finisher, Ultraman and IM Kona finisher, keynote speaker, author, creator of Smart Training Method and Founder of Feisty Fox Coaching. But I didn’t start this way. At 24, I couldn’t swim, didn’t own a bike, and could barely run for 15 minutes. I battled depression, PTSD, addiction, eating disorder and the lasting scars of childhood abuse, sexual assault. Endurance sport became the path I used to rebuild myself. I trained hard, failed often, and never gave up. And now I help others do the same. I created this podcast to help you go farther , inspire others , and become unstoppable . Subscribe now and join our community of athletes who are learning to be Unstoppable
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Think you're too busy to train for a 70.3? Struggling with knee pain, Achilles issues, or open water swim nerves? In this episode, we break down how Madison, a business owner working long hours and dealing with injuries, trained smart and finished his first Half Ironman strong in just 4 months! 💬 “I was traveling, working crazy hours, and dealing with knee & Achilles pain… but I made it happen!” — Madison Madison’s 70.3 Race Breakthroughs: - Completed His First 70.3 in Just 4 Months of Training! 🎉 - Trained Smart Despite: - Knee pain, Achilles & ankle challenges - Limited training time due to work & travel - Open water swim fears (no OWS practice before race weekend!) What you’ll learn in this episode: - Why having a very busy schedule that includes traveling doesn’t mean you can’t get in enough training for your 70.3 goal - What to do when knee pain, achilles and ankle challenges make running and cycling difficult - What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed about OWS all the way up to 1 day before the race because you didn’t have access to open water before race weekend - How to train injury free when you have previous injuries, are competitive and want to do well - What to do to dial in your nutrition so you feel good during the race If you're aiming for your first 70.3 but feeling overwhelmed, this episode is for you.
Struggling with an old injury that keeps coming back? You signed up for races... but deep down, you're scared. “What if I make it worse?” “What if I crash mid-season again?” “What if all this PT… still isn’t enough?” That’s exactly what this episode is here for. Most athletes think pain means “just rest” or “power through.” But that approach rarely fixes the real problem. This episode is for runners and triathletes who are: - Dealing with chronic injuries/pain like achilles, heel... - Signed up for back-to-back races but unsure if they’ll make it. - Those aiming for big races - like Abbott World Marathon Majors. - Already went to PT but still not fully better. - Struggling to recover fast enough between races. - Running slower or with fear even after “clearing” injury. - Those who believe that you have to put in lot of miles to do well on your next race. What if you're busy? I'll show you different ways to get your next strong marathon finish. You’ll learn: - How to build back safely, even if you’re starting from pain - What you need to ensure you do after PT sessions to ensure you don't re-injure yourself and be pain-free long term. - Smart way to train for multiple races without falling apart. (Hint: Not logging in lot of miles) - Recovery strategies that actually work (and don’t take hours a day) - How to train around work, kids, and life without falling behind We’ll break down what actually helped one mom, nurse, and runner, who thought she’d lose her World Marathon Majors season because of lingering Achilles pain. She didn’t just get back. She raced 4 times in 10 weeks… strong, happy, and pain-free. As she said after Boston: "I stuck to what my coach told me. listen to your body. I had no cramps, no pain, and just enjoyed the race. I finished strong. Injury-free."
You know how to swim. So why does race day make it feel like you don’t? You trained for months, completed the pool workouts and practiced in open water. Yet when the race begins, your stroke changes. Manuel, Heather, Amaar and many other athletes we have helped came to us with the same frustration: “I can’t translate the swim work I put in during training to race day.” They’re dedicated and doing the right things. Some had already worked on technique, completed swim analyses, or joined Masters swimming. Yet when race day arrived, their stroke changed. Some felt their legs sinking and forgot how to use their kick. Others started spinning their arms faster. Their glide disappeared, heart rate climbed or breathing became harder to control. The harder they fought the water, the more the water seemed to fight back. The answer was not simply to become mentally tougher. It was not just doing more open-water swimming. The problem was that nobody had connected what they were feeling and experiencing on race day with what was physically happening to their stroke. To change the result, we had to connect several parts of their training. - Technique - Pacing - Endurance - Open-water execution And the ability to recognize and correct what was breaking before it turned into panic. The result looked different for each athlete. Manuel, a multi-time 70.3 World Championship finisher, had struggled with anxiety and losing his stroke under pressure. After one month in the program, he earned a swim PR at Ironman 70.3 Australia and finished the race in nearly five hours. Heather had panicked during a 70.3 swim just a few weeks earlier. After three weeks in the program, she completed her next race swim calmly, without stopping, and won her age group. Amaar had previously finished only five minutes to spare before the 70.3 swim cutoff. One month later, at age 60, he completed the Ironman Lake Placid swim in under two hours, confidently and without panic. Different athletes and experience levels but the same underlying problem. They did not suddenly become tougher. They learned how to recognize what was breaking and access their technique when pressure appeared. That is what I am teaching in this episode: 📍 Race day does not create a completely new swim problem. It exposes the part of your stroke that has not yet been trained to hold under pressure. During this episode, I’ll show you: - Why a stroke that feels fine in the pool can collapse under pressure - How breathing, pacing, and technique create the race-day panic loop - How to identify the first part of your stroke that breaks - How to create a technical reset that helps you regain control while swimming - How to use the Race-Day Swim Stress Test before your next triathlon This is not about splashing around, swimming harder, or forcing yourself to “get comfortable” in open water. It is about intentionally testing whether your technique is still available when your breathing, heart rate, effort, and environment change.
Is it possible to go from barely swimming a lap to finishing a Full Ironman in just 9 months? Meet Gaye, an athlete from California, who transformed from a beginner triathlete to an Ironman finisher while balancing a busy life and staying injury-free! Gaye’s Incredible Journey: - April: Completed her 1st Sprint Triathlon - June: First Olympic Triathlon – Placed 2nd in AG (45-49) - September: First Half Ironman (70.3 Santa Cruz – Ocean Swim!) - Two Marathon PRs: 1. NY Marathon: 4:56 ⏩ London: 4:38 ⏩ Berlin: 4:16 2. October: Finished 1st Full Ironman (California) in 13:30:08 just 4 weeks after Berlin Marathon! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Starting from Scratch – How to go from struggling to swim a lap to feeling Ironman-ready - Training Smart with Limited Time – Completing Ironman on 10 hours a week while traveling - Injury Prevention & Body Maintenance – How Gaye finished strong without injuries - Balancing Ironman & Marathon Training – Racing both Ironman & marathons within months - Open Water Swim Confidence – Prepping for your first endurance open water swim Listen to Gaye’s journey and apply these powerful strategies to your own Ironman training!
Ever dreamed of doing a triathlon but felt overwhelmed, doubted your ability, or feared being the last one on the course? In this episode, we share how Sarah broke past 20 years of hesitation, completed her first 70.3, and made a marathon comeback, stronger than ever at 50+ 💬 “I didn’t want to be seen in a tri-suit or be the last one waddling, but I was tired of putting it off.” - Sarah Sarah put off her 70.3 dream for two decades, held back by doubt and the overwhelming amount of things to learn. But once she committed to the right coaching and plan, she not only crossed the triathlon finish line but also returned to marathons injury-free, something she never thought possible! Sarah’s Race Achievements: - Santa Cruz 70.3 Finisher - Half Marathon PR: 2:39:53 @ 11:41 min/mile - Full Marathon Comeback (2nd in 5 years!) 5:32:10 💬 “This time, I wasn’t injured or sore. I could actually walk the stairs the next day!” What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How to train smarter, stay injury-free, and overcome self-doubt. - Nutrition strategies to fuel your race, avoid hitting the wall, and achieve weight loss as a bonus. - The mindset shift that helped Sarah achieve her 70.3 and marathon comebacks. - How to build a structured plan for consistent progress and lasting results. - Proven techniques to conquer fear and take action toward your dream finish line. If you've ever doubted your ability to finish a triathlon or return to a sport you love, this episode is for YOU!
Most runners and triathletes think pain means “stop” or “just rest.” But what if that’s not the real fix? In this episode, you’ll hear how Ronnie, who juggled two jobs and struggled with chronic knee pain, made an incredible comeback. Just 3 months after feeling stuck, he finished 2 half marathons, 1 full marathon, and a 28-mile birthday run… pain-free. This is for runners, triathletes, beginners or experienced, who feel stuck. Stuck in pain. Stuck with slow progress. Stuck not knowing what to adjust. If you’re chasing a comeback or just want to finish strong without injury, we’ll show you what’s actually missing in your training. You’ll learn: - How to build mileage without breaking down - What to do when rest and gait analysis don’t work - The biggest mistakes runners make with pacing and intensity - Why body maintenance & nutrition matter more than ever - How to stay consistent even with a full-time schedule
I used to kick a lot but I was just getting exhausted. Then I was told: “Don’t kick. Save your legs.” So I stopped kicking… and my legs still sank. I also heard: - “Kick like you're kicking a soccer ball” - “Save your legs for the bike & run” - “Kick from your glutes” (but no one told me how) I followed it all. Still slow and my legs continued to sink like a rock. Next came the gear: - “Just use a pull buoy.” - “Get buoyant pants.” - “You’ll wear a wetsuit on race day anyway.” So I did. For a while, I survived & finished swims, covered the distance. But eventually… finishing wasn’t enough. I wanted to get faster. Stronger and be confident in the water. And I plateaued. That’s when I realized that my kick was holding me back. It’s insane. A never-ending loop so many triathletes get stuck in. If you’ve heard the same advice and still feel stuck, this episode is for you.
Wondering if it’s possible to train for a Half Ironman (70.3) with a busy schedule, minimal experience, and limited time? In this episode, we break down how Tito, a busy dad and business owner in his 40s, went from completing a few sprint triathlons to finishing Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico in under 6 hours in just 13 weeks. He had: - A full-time job + ran a business - Zero experience beyond sprint triathlons - Piriformis pain and low swim/bike confidence - Travel obligations including his daughter's wedding - The flu just days before race day Yet he crossed the finish line strong, injury-free and smiling. This episode walks you through exactly how he did it, using a smart, structured method designed for real-life schedules and real athletes like you. Whether you're training for your first 70.3, feeling overwhelmed by time constraints, or stuck thinking "I'll just try to finish"... this is for YOU. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Training for a 70.3 with limited time - What to prioritize when juggling work, life, and training - Going from Sprint to Half Ironman safely - Avoiding injury and burnout as a busy triathlete - Training smarter and gaining race-day confidence - Real-life tips on pacing, nutrition, and transitions Listen if you’re a beginner or age-group triathlete who wants a faster 70.3 race time while avoiding common beginner mistakes. Don’t wing your race. Follow what works.
Ambitious athletes rarely back off training, stop chasing big goals or hard things because life gets busy. If anything, that’s usually the hardest thing for them to do. It’s simply not in their DNA. The problem is this: Many keep pushing long after the body has started waving red flags. Their mind still believes & ambition is still there. But the body starts saying “no.” - “I used to be a strong runner. Even an ultra runner.” - “Now I can’t even run consistently.” - “I love swimming but my shoulder hurts.” - “My hamstring keeps tightening up.” - “I’m exhausted all the time.” This is where many go-getter parents get stuck. Trying to fit triathlon into an already overloaded life by stacking more intensity onto an already stressed body. More mileage & workouts. More "catch-up" training. And honestly, getting the work done isn’t the problem. The real challenge is learning how to keep progressing without constantly breaking the body down in the process. Because the goal isn’t to train less. The goal is to train intentionally. - To recover & move better. - To swim faster. - Run stronger - Bike w/ confidence. - And make training fit real life without ending up constantly injured or exhausted. Inside this episode, we’ll break down: - How busy parents train for a sub-3 Olympic triathlon without constantly getting injured - Why many adults plateau in swimming, running, and endurance despite training hard - How to maximize limited training time without burning out - The biggest mistakes ambitious athletes make balancing work, family, and triathlon Using Christine's story as an example: Christine is a mom of 2 from Australia, who wanted to break 3 hours in her FIRST Olympic triathlon while juggling being a mom of 2, work, a body that kept flaring up, camping, Japan travel, soccer ... all in less than 3 months. Back in January, running was painful. Heel pain. Hamstring tightness. Knee pain. Fatigue. The kind of stop-start training block that makes athletes question everything. Christine even said: “My brain can't keep up with everything that's going on, I'm juggling too many balls right now.” Instead of forcing harder training, we simplified and became more strategic. - CSS swim pace: 2:03 → 1:43/100yd - Open-water endurance: 1000m → 2550m nonstop - Running rebuilt gradually instead of constantly breaking down Then race day came. - 2:53:37 - Sub-3 in a FIRST Olympic triathlon And she achieved this while balancing motherhood, work, travel, soccer, camping, and still learning triathlon - all within 3 months through remote coaching. This episode isn’t just about Christine. It’s about learning how to pursue big goals without destroying the body in the process.
Let’s be honest, you're disciplined and you're showing up. But your knee still hurts. You’ve done strength training, maybe even physical therapy. Yet the pain keeps coming back. And you’re starting to wonder... “Is this just how it is for athletes in their 40s, 50s, 60s?” - It’s not your age. - It’s not just overuse. - It’s not just your genetics. - It’s not just that you have a "bad knee" Let’s stop using those as reasons. Because when we do that, we give up control. And when you give up control, you stop looking for the fix. But the fix exists. And it starts with finally understanding the real cause and shifting from reactive to proactive training. It’s a system problem. Inside this epsiode, you’ll learn: - The 10-part whole system that finally helped me and my athletes run and ride pain-free - The real root causes behind stubborn knee pain (it’s not where you think) - The 3 most common mistakes triathletes make when trying to “fix” knee pain - And what to do today to start feeling better even if you’ve worn a brace for years Get clarity, strategy, and simple wins you can use right away. If you want free access to the Knee Fix Scorecard, type #KneeFixScorecard in the comments
“I can run. I can bike. But I can’t swim.” If that sounds like you, you’re not alone, especially if you’re in your 40s or 50s and dreaming of your first triathlon. In this episode, you’ll see how runners and cyclists in their 40s and 50s learned to swim in just one month, even after years of fear, delay, or past drowning experiences and finally swam in open water with confidence. Many athletes say: 💬 "I want to be a triathlete but I can't swim." 💬 “I’ll start swimming when I have more time." 💬 "I had drowning experience in the past. I'm not sure." 💬 “I’m too old to learn now.” 💬 “I don’t want to embarrass myself in the pool.” 💬 “I’m already busy with work, kids, and running. I can’t add more.” This episode shows why those beliefs don’t have to stop you. You’ll hear real stories from athletes like: - Ofel, who went from barely swimming 10 yards to swimming 1,000+ yards nonstop and completing her first open water swim - Badette, who had a past drowning experience and now swims confidently in open water and actually enjoys it They didn’t quit running. They didn’t need in-person coaching. They didn’t wait until life slowed down. What they had: ✔️ Clear guidance ✔️ Personalized technique corrections ✔️ Ongoing support that fit busy lives Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, you can learn to swim. You don’t need to be ready. You just need to be willing. As Badette said: “Try not because you’re ready, but because you’re willing.” And from Ofel: “Five weeks ago, I couldn’t swim more than 10 yards. Now I just swam 1,000.”
Sometimes your 50s become less about slowing down and more about finally chasing the goals you kept putting off. More adventure and challenge. New experiences. More desire to find out what you can still do. But life also gets busier. Work expands, kids grow up. The body starts talking more. You still want the goal. You just don’t want to break yourself getting there. A lot athletes in this period of life can already be swimming, cycling and running. But they still wonder: - How do I actually train for triathlon? - How do I improve without getting hurt? - How do I fit this around work and life? - How do I know if I’m doing enough… or too much? Matt is a business owner in his late 50s and had been thinking about Ironman for decades. When he started, he faced challenges many athletes know well: - Couldn’t really swim properly - Didn’t know how to train for triathlon - Shoulder, back, and foot issues -Questions about whether his body could keep up His words: “I’ve let all the excuses keep me from doing it. Time to Take Action!” What helped wasn’t simply doing more training. It’s learning how to train in a way your body can recover, adapt, and keep improving. In this episode we’ll talk about: - What actually helped Matt finish his 2nd 70.3 strong despite setbacks - How busy athletes train for a 70.3 without training taking over life - Why pacing, recovery, and execution matter more than doing more Using Matt’s story as an example: - Went from putting Ironman off for decades to finally starting - From random training to structured training with purpose - From recurring setbacks to finishing his 2nd 70.3 in 5:31 and running strong off the bike This isn’t just about Matt. It’s for the athlete wondering: - “What’s next for me?” - “Can I still do something big?” - “How do I do it without breaking myself?”
If you’ve been running for years, this thought may sound familiar: “I feel like there’s something more in me… I just haven’t really tried to find it yet." You want to see what you’re capable of but at the same time, you’re cautious. Because now, every push comes with a question mark. - Will this flare up my knee? - Why do my hamstrings tighten late in the run? - Am I actually training right… or just doing the workout? This episode is not only about PRs or podiums. Most experienced athletes want that, of course. But what we’re focusing on here is something more important: How experienced runners and triathletes in their 50s can improve their running without getting hurt. We’ll break down how to: - stop “just working out” and start training with intention - use strength, technique, recovery, and structure as tools, not add-ons or burden - build confidence in pushing again, without guessing or fear We’ll use Elayne's true experience to teach the principles and strategy breakdown. If you’re fit, experienced, and know there’s still more in you but you want to stay healthy, strong, and progressing for years to come Learn how to run stronger for where you are now, not where you were years ago.
A friend once told me, “You’re lifting your head, sinking your legs, and yikes… you’re zigzagging in open water. With your speed right now, you’re going to be in trouble meeting the cutoff time.” Then he added, “Just do drills.” That stuck with me. So I did. When I eventually decided to get a coach, more drills showed up in my plan. Side kicking, catch drills, breathing drills.. and more. I couldn’t really avoid the drills, so I did them. Determined. I’ll do whatever it takes to become a better swimmer. The truth is, at that time I had no idea why those drills were there, what problem they were supposed to solve, or even if I was doing them correctly. I just followed the plan because I was committed and willing to work hard. But despite all that effort, my pace didn’t really change. Swimming still felt hard. I was still slow. And I definitely didn’t feel confident in the water, especially on race day. Fast forward, after coaching thousand of swimmers and triathletes remotely and in-person, I realized how common that experience is. I hear the same thing over and over again: Athletes doing the drills. Putting in the time. But feeling like nothing is really changing. They’re still stuck. And eventually they ask the same question I once asked: “Are these drills even helping me… or are they making me more stuck?” Not because they aren’t working hard. But because something important is missing from how most athletes approach drills. And when that piece is missing, it can feel like you’re doing everything you’re supposed to do in the pool… yet progress stays frustratingly slow. In today's episode, I’m breaking down: ☑️ why drills sometimes stop working ☑️ why triathletes repeat the same problems for months ☑️ how to recognize when it’s time to change focus If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting in the effort but still not seeing the progress you expected in the water, this will make a lot of things click.
70.3 Reality Check: Are You Really Ready for Race Day? Doing a 70.3 this year? Don’t get blindsided like I did. Finishing the distances ≠ being race-day ready. In this episode I'm walking you through the 70.3 Readiness Reality Check so you don’t make the same mistakes I did: - Why even fit athletes STILL fall apart on race day - What most training plans and coaches don’t teach you - How to score yourself with OUR 70.3 Readiness Reality Check and find your real gaps 📝 70.3 Readiness Scorecard link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-CEslWUgRWUkaBU9HOPHfzOmgvR1vTfohFV34-8kdAs/edit?tab=t.0
From Runner To Triathlete: Why Swimming Feels So Hard & How To Fix It If swimming feels harder than running, it’s not you. It’s how you’re training. Most runners bring this into the water: push harder go longer / do more fight through it And that’s exactly why they end up here: “After 150 or 200 meters I feel like the CO₂ is building up…” They're out of breath, gasping and have no control. Even if they can swim 1000 meters or more in the pool… on race day, everything falls apart. And they're left wondering: “I thought I was ready. Where did all that training go?” What most athletes don’t realize is this: 📍 Swimming doesn’t reward effort or just show up the way running does. It backfires. Together with Coach Vineta and Valerie, in this epsiode, I’ll break down: Why swimming feels so hard, especially coming from a running background Why doing more yards isn’t fixing it What’s causing that “out of breath” feeling and how to fix it so you can finally feel in control in the water Using Valerie’s story as an example: After a year of swimming and being able to do ~1000 meters nonstop… she still felt like she was “gasping” after 150–200 meters. As soon as she took action and dialed in the way she trains, she was able to swim non-stop 1500 meters continuously feeling “relaxed and strong.” Her confidence went up. Swimming started to feel easier and she got faster. But this episode is not just about Valerie. It’s about understanding why you can do the distance but still feel out of control. If that’s you, this episode is for you.
3 Key Strategies from a Busy Single Mom Who Trained for Her 1st Olympic & Full Marathon, in Just 7 Weeks Most athletes know the feeling. Balancing training with real life, wondering if the big goal is just too far out of reach. Kristen, a single mom with two kids and a full-time job, had her eye on finishing her first full marathon this year and was already planning to race a 70.3 next year. When she told me her 70.3 goal, I said: "Let’s boost your confidence for that by getting you a strong Olympic finish this year." Then I asked, “If it were possible, would you want to do both this year?” She hesitated, unsure if she could handle an Olympic distance on top of full marathon training. Then she said yes. Before we started, the Olympic was in her “maybe someday” category. In only 7 weeks, using 3 key strategies, Kristen was able to: 🏁 Finished her first Olympic triathlon with hilly bike course. 3h 21m, 5th in her division 🏅 PR’d her half marathon 🏃♀️ Her run threshold pace is 8:15 min/mile 🏆 Won her sprint triathlon 🚴 Biked 40 miles for the first time 🏊 Swam 2 miles for the first time Crossing the finish line, she said: "I didn’t feel like I was dying. I feel great.” She’s feeling confident and strong The biggest difference: She stopped guessing and started training with a plan built for her busy life. If you’re ready to see what’s possible for you, no matter your schedule listen to this episode.
Why You're Not Getting Faster Even with More Pool Time | Swim Technique Mistakes “Why am I not getting faster even though I’m swimming more?” If you’ve been showing up, putting in the laps, but your swim pace hasn’t improved—this episode is for you. Coach Shangrila breaks down the 3 most common technique mistakes adult swimmers make that keep them slow no matter how much they train. ✅ Learn how to spot these key swim errors ✅ Discover what it really takes to fix your stroke ✅ Understand why swimming more isn’t always the answer This episode is all about swimming smarter, not harder.
Finish Your 1st IM 70.3 from Zero in 5 Months with your Spouse, and Stay Injury Free. Ever wondered if it’s really possible to train for a Half Ironman while parenting, working full-time, and starting from zero? Christine couldn’t swim 50 meters without shoulder pain. Dre, her husband also had no triathlon background and had to travel a lot for his job. Neither had finished a single triathlon before. Not even a sprint. But in just 5 months, they crossed the finish line of a 70.3 together. They did it with no injury, in-person coaching and many years of triathlon experience. This training is for everyday athletes, especially couples, parents, and late starters who want to do something big without sacrificing their health or family. If you're nervous about your first 70.3 If you’ve been watching from the sidelines thinking, “Maybe one day…” Or If you're tired of training plans that don’t fit real life… You’ll learn: - How Christine & Dre made it work with two kids and full-time jobs - How they trained smart despite knee and ankle pain, tight shoulders, and zero swim experience - What helped them go from “I hope I survive” to “We actually did it!” - Why you don’t need perfect conditions, just the right structure
“My knee kept swelling even after resting it for weeks.” Hil is in his late 50s. After 3 years of limited activity from a spinal injury, he was excited to start running again. But every time he ramped up, his knee swelled. Rest didn’t help. Starting slow didn’t work either. Most runners in his shoes would’ve walked away for good but Hil didn’t. Instead, he used the Smart Training Method, a system that integrates training, injury prevention/body maintenance, nutrition, mindset, and race strategy. It's the exact system I used to complete 23 Ironman in 34 days (2nd Guinness World Record). Hil’s Challenges Will Sound Familiar: -- 3-year break from training -- No structured pacing or run technique -- No injury prevention or recovery routines -- Long work hours, poor sleep, and inconsistent nutrition 🔥 And in just 5 months, he ran TWO hilly marathons injury-free (San Francisco & Sydney) after failing to stay consistent on his own. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: -- The training shift that stopped swelling in just 1 month after 4 weeks of failed rest -- What actually helped stop his knee, heel, & Achilles pain -- How he trained through setbacks without injury -- Why “just finishing” can backfire in comeback races especially for athletes over 50 -- What helped him drop from 10:43 to 9:36 min/mi pace safely Let’s get you unstuck for good.
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